Discusses the importance of increasing the level of participation and partnership of the illustrator with the author and publisher in textbook publishing. (CMV)

In this second part of an interview with Morris Kline, the discussion includes motivation, expository writing for teachers, life at New York University, and advice to teachers. (PK)

Describes social work case illustrations as teaching tools and information-sharing techniques. Presents suggestions for writing case illustrations, discussing information to be included (order of presentation, pseudonyms, efforts of other professionals, and practitioner orientation) or excluded (exclusively masculine pronouns, theory exposition,…

What is the Writers in Schools scheme? What is the best way of making use of a writer visiting a school so that teachers, pupils, and writers all enjoy and benefit from the experience? (Editor)

Discusses Ellison's unique understanding and use of the blues and his relationship to a mainstream western philosophy, which he comes to through the blues; existentialism. (Author/AM)

Reports and discusses the results of a questionnaire survey of journal editors designed to familiarize nurse authors with many health-related journals. Provides guidelines for the selection of a journal in which to publish along with some insight into the publication process. A chart comparing 65 nursing and health journals is included. (Editor/TA)

Describes results of a citation analysis on a botany journal and compares the results with a previous study in a different discipline. Neither this study nor the previous one supports the basic assumption of citation analysis, that authors cite their influences. (Author/LRW)

Profiles the life and accomplishments of a mystery author/librarian. Discusses her early career; mystery writing in general; her writing schedule; position as a reference librarian at a community college; and the main character in her novels, a librarian. (AEF)

Recounts the life and career of Robert Lawson, an author and illustrator who is neglected today but who was responsible for three very popular children's books in the 1930s and 1940s. States that he is still the only person ever to receive both the Caldecott Award and the Newbery Medal. (PA)

States that helping young adult readers to reach maturity, and learn to speak, think, and act for themselves, has been Paul Zindel's major concern throughout his literary career. Discusses his "Pigman" trilogy, published between 1968 and 1991, and how these books resonate with young people. Lists classic elements in "Pigman";…

Finds a pervasive resistance at literary institutions to accepting young adult literature as a valid, respected literary form. Examines what constitutes "good writing." Feels that young people will be shortchanged if they only read writing that is considered inferior to what an educated adult considers "literature." States that…

Established in 1969, the Coretta Scott King Awards, given by the American Library Association were established to honor African American authors and illustrators. Presents nine activities to promote awareness of Coretta Scott King, the Coretta Scott King Awards, and the lives and works of past award winners. Lists and describes winners and honors…

Author/illustrator Pat Cummings talks about drawing, her favorite illustrators, her first book, her work habits, teaching, inspiration, working with other writers, and offers advice to parents, teachers, and children about art. Lists books written and/or illustrated by Cummings, and suggests activities based on her books using art, language arts,…

Interviews Karen Cushman about "The Midwife's Apprentice," the 1996 Newbery Medal Book. (SR)

Presents a profile of Myra Cohn Livingston who was best known as a children's poet and anthologist and also known for her teaching and mentoring of students and fellow writers through classes, lectures, and professional writings. Provides suggestions for extension ideas honoring the life and work of Livingston. Includes an annotated bibliography…